Posts Tagged "science"

Coding has gained the stigma for being a “mature” technical skill. In reality, much like reading and writing, it’s a skill that should be taught during elementary education. As intimidating as coding may seem, the cognitive and critical thinking skills

Clinicians have always had to rely on a patient’s behaviour and movement to diagnose a brain injury or track the impact of neurological diseases. Today, with advanced technology, clinician-scientists have a more precise window on brain function and they are

There are many insidious diseases that debilitate people, but one of the worst is Parkinson’s. Its level of importance has been highlighted by celebrities including Michael J. Fox and Mohammed Ali, who recently died from complications from the disease. About

IBM scientists revealed new technology that can help physicians detect diseases such as cancer before symptoms appear. The company also said it is working with Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine to test the lab-on-a-chip on prostate cancer “The ability

The genetic cause of autism spectrum disorder is notoriously hard to research. Genetic markers for the disorder are tough to match from patient to patient because they’re so rare—one of the most common genetic signifiers is only found in less

In a classroom at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia’s (ITC) campus in the capital’s Tuol Kork district, two engineering students are designing a robotic wheelchair that can be moved with just a thought – or even a blink of

Steve Saling, a Boston-area landscape architect, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2006. Saling still had full function of his body a year later, but knowing this wouldn’t always be the case, he wanted to learn more about

Last month, scientists unveiled a tiny robot that swims using rat heart cells. Now, researchers from Case Western Reserve University have revealed a “biohybrid” robot of their own, except this one runs on slug. The robot was constructed from a

Disney has received a patent for foot recognition technology that could be used to improve the guest experience at the entertainment giant’s theme parks. One potential application of foot recognition technology could use a sensor to capture a foot shape

There’s the saying “it looks so good you can taste it,” but what if it was the opposite way around? Believe it or not, that’s imminently possible, and it’s all thanks to technology developed at the University of Wisconsin roughly